CPAT stands for Candidate Physical Ability Test. This test was developed by the Fire Service Joint Labor Management Wellness/Fitness Initiative. Fire Departments use the CPAT to assess the physical condition and abilities of potential candidates.

The CPAT test consists of eight separate events.

Event 1 - Stair Climb

Event 2 - Hose Drag

Event 3 - Equipment Carry

Event 4 - Ladder Raise and Extension

Event 5 - Forcible Entry

Event 6 - Search

Event 7 - Rescue

Event 8 - Ceiling Breach and Pull

The this test is a sequence of events requiring you to progress along a predetermined path from event to event in a continuous manner.